Summary: Dr. Anne Lindboe, a pediatrician, succeeds to Mr. Reidar Hjermann for a six year (renewable) term as Norway's Ombudsman for Children. Ms. Lindboe is Norway's fifth "barneombud", and is appointed by King Harald. The takeover will take place on June 25th, 2012.

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